Mayfield, Buccaneers Contract Talks Stall
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Mayfield, Buccaneers Contract Talks Stall

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Negotiations between quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have stalled with little progress made on a new contract, as Mayfield’s self-imposed deadline nears. Sources indicate that while discussions are ongoing, significant hurdles remain.

The Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield have not made significant progress on a new contract as the quarterback's stated deadline for a new deal approaches, sources told ESPN. The specific details of the deadline were not disclosed in the report.

The lack of movement comes as Mayfield evaluates his options in free agency. He has publicly indicated he wants to reach an agreement with Tampa Bay before testing the open market, but time is running short. No further information was provided regarding the reasons for the stalled negotiations or what specific issues are preventing a deal from being reached.

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